Boston Celtics: 3 draft prospects C’s should consider with their own pick

Tre Jones, PG, Duke

For as far back as we can remember during the 2019-20 season, the main concern many fans and media outlets voiced pertaining to the Boston Celtics’ roster this year was their front court rotation, specifically at the center position. And, while this area certainly should be addressed during the offseason, there’s also another position that could use some fine tuning — backup point guard.

Whenever we’ve brought up the idea that the C’s need to do something about their second unit floor general, people tend to get offensive, stating Brad Wanamaker is doing a solid job. At some points during this season, we’ve agreed with you. However, looking at his overall track record, coupled with his capped upside, it must be stated: the team can do better at the position.

Enter Tre Jones.

The sophomore guard’s entire 2019-20 season with the Duke Blue Devils is reason to believe he can, at the least, lead a second unit in the NBA — why not have it be for the Celtics?

Through 29 outings, Jones put up averages of 16.2 points, 6.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game on 42 percent shooting from the floor and 36 percent shooting from 3. Known as mainly a defensive force during his freshman year, Jones upped his draft stock significantly in year two by scoring six more points, dishing one more assist and shooting almost two more 3-point attempts per game at a 10 percent increase in regards to conversion rates.

At 26 — where the C’s are currently expected to pick — a talent like Tre Jones may be hard to pass on for a team who would only benefit with an upgrade at their backup point guard spot.